UMCOR – United Methodist Committee on Relief needs Health Kits and Cleaning Buckets-Here is a link to the www.umcor.org website where you can find out more information. There is a display in the Lobby, showing what goes in the kit and bucket. Following are lists for putting together a Cleaning Bucket and a Health Kit:

Please read and follow the instructions carefully and Contact Pastor Ronnie if you have any questions.

Don’t Come to Church Empty Handed – Here are the people and places we are going to bless right now:

Supplies for CCMS – we are collecting school supplies to be donated to Carroll County Middle School. You can bring supplies to OOTBWC and place them on the table in the Lobby. Suggested items are: gluesticks, notebooks, highlighters, pencils, loose leaf paper, 3 ring binders, Kleenex, and bar soap and snack items. Juice boxes/pouches are needed.

Snack Items for Teachers – We would also like to bless the teachers and ask you to bring in non-perishable food items for snacks.

Books – bring in used paperback books for the Prison. The inmates read mostly romance novels because that is what is typically donated. Bring in other meaningful books and we will deliver them to the Prison.

Food – bring in non-perishable food. We have people that sometimes have an immediate need for some food and we need to have some on hand to meet those needs.

Meet Christian – Out of the Box Worship Center will be sponsoring a child through CompassionInternational. It takes $38.00 a month to provide needs such as food, medical care, schooling, and most importantly providing God’s Word! A box is located at the Information Deak in the lobby with a picture of our child! We can write and send letters to him! We welcome you to drop loose change, a dollar, or whatever amount you would like to to help us meet our monthly goal of $38.00. If you have any questions please see Leigh Anne Smith or Ronnie G Collins. We are excited to add yet another outreach ministry and help those in need and provide God’s word in Guatemala!

Random Acts of Kindness – If you are interested in doing Random Acts of Kindness with others from OOTBWC and the community, then contact Jackie Surratt at jackied_mrcsb@yahoo.com.

Community Outreach and Missions Volunteers Needed – If you are interested in serving to help coordinate outreach and missions activities in our community, please contact Brenda Harmon at brendag274@gmail.com.

Financial Peace University has started, but, it’s not too late to join the class meeting on Wednesday evenings at 8pm. If you are interested in taking the class, there is a sign up sheet in the Lobby or contact Pastor Ronnie.

Men’s 4 Wheeling Weekend in Wild Wonderful West Va. November 6th-8th. If you would like to go, please contact Ronnie at ronnie24317@yahoo.com and let him know ASAP so we can book enough sleeping spaces. You can pull a camper, rent a bunkhouse, or rent a camper onsite. If you would like to go but don’t currently have an ATV there are people going who have side by sides and extra seating. Those spaces are limited so it’s first come first served.

Men’s Outings – If you have any ideas or suggestions for outings and fun activities for the men at OOTBWC or if you would like to join in on the fun, contact William Clower at walhammer@comcast.net or call 276-730-4546.

eGive – Secure Online giving is now available for you to use to give your tithe and offerings to Out of the Box UMC. Go to the eGive website and register for an account to begin giving online. www.egive-usa.com

Youth – meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm for Bible Study at the Youth Center on Main Street. This group is for Middle School through High School age. Contact Erika Hill at ehill0616@gmail.com if you have any questions. Youth grade 6th through 12th, who are planning on attending Resurrection 2016, in Pigeon Forge Jan 22nd-24th, need to turn in a $30 deposit to a Youth Leader to cover their ticket by Sunday, October 4th. Also, contact one of the youth leaders if you are interested in going to Resurrection.

Recovery Ministry – Weekly on Wednesday evenings beginning at 6pm with a free meal, worship at 7pm and small groups at 8:15pm. Children’s Ministry is also available. Contact Pastor Ronnie at ronnie24317@yahoo.com.

Change for a Dollar – Give one dollar each Sunday to the “Change for a Dollar Missions Fund”. The funds will be used to help transients, homeless, addicts, anyone who needs a little help. There will be a small envelope in the bulletin packet to use to put your dollar in and place it in the offering.

Food Pantry Drive – OOTBWC will be collecting Food Donations to contribute to the Community Food Pantry at FUMC Hillsville. To participate, bring an item from the list below and place in the marked box in the lobby. Also, cash donations are always appreciated—simply write “Food Pantry” in the memo of your check and place it in the offering. The following is a list of needed items: Oatmeal or cereal, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, beef stew, canned spaghetti sauce, NO GLASS JARS & pasta, soup, canned green beans, peas or corn, dry rice, pinto beans. Any questions, contact Margaret Martin, mjmrdh@embarqmail.com or call 276-733-8432.

Volunteers are needed in all ministry areas at Out of the Box Worship Center. Check the Opportunities to Serve page on the website.

Facility Use – if you would like to reserve the Youth Center or the Worship Center, contact Cathy Sizemore at clsconsulting@comcast.net.

Know Jesus

In trying to find words to express their faith in Jesus, the New Testament writers gave him various names. Jesus was Master, Rabbi, Teacher. He was the Way, the Truth, and the Life. He was the Doorway to the sheepfold, the Light of the world, the Prince of Peace, and more